Automakers seem to think that modern truck tailgates should be as versatile as swiss army knives. General Motors’ Multi-Flex folds out six different ways, for crying out loud. GM didn’t start the ...

Ford is constantly trying to one-up rivals Chevrolet and Ram on pickup truck features. Many features have come and gone in 100 years of Ford tailgates. Ford's latest take on the pickup truck tailgate ...

The patent, first reported on by CarBuzz, depicts several methods for installing a step in the center of the tailgate that drops down when it is locked in the horizontal position. GM's Multi-Pro and ...

The big tailgate news from Ram is its $995 Multifunction option. The tailgate is split 60/40, and the side-hinged doors can swing out up to 88 degrees for easier access to the bed, especially when you ...

The 2025 Ford Expedition features a new "split tailgate" designed to enhance the tailgating experience. The tailgate design was inspired by observing how people used their SUVs at events. The split ...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — After 100 years of making pickups, you might think there was no room for improvement to seemingly elementary components like the bed, trailer hitch, tailgate and rear bumper.